The SAO Demo Controller makes it convenient to bring life to your advanced I2C-based SAO! Use this to test and demonstrate your new design even when your host badge isn't ready to control the SAO.

It also provides the option to make a right-angle connection of an SAO to your badge host.

With the RP2040-Zero installed, you get drag-n-drop simplicity for easy sharing of demo programs and compatibility with the Supercon 2024 badge. You also get reset and boot buttons, along with a USB-C programming and power connection. And, of course, you can still access all the pins of the RP2040-Zero for complete hackability. The RP2040-Zero includes RGB LED too!

V2 is in production - stay tuned for updates on the Hackaday.io project page https://hackaday.io/project/198034-sao-demo-controller

CAUTION: With V1, do not plug this into your host badge and USB-C at the same time!!! Ensure your SAO can handle 5 Volts with the USB-C connection active.

BONUS: Demotes your badge to be "just a battery pack!"

This is a kit. You get to solder it together! The components included are:

• Qty 1, SAO Demo Controller PCB
• Qty 1, RP2040-Zero
• Qty 2, QWIIC Sockets
• Qty 1, SAO Shrouded Header 2x3 pin
• Qty 1, SAO Socket 2x3 pin

USB cable is not included.